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China considers limited support for petrol-electric hybrids in boon for Toyota, Honda

BEIJING (Reuters) – China is considering re-classifying petrol-electric hybrid vehicles so they get more favorable treatment than all-petrol or diesel counterparts under clean car rules, making it easier for automakers to meet environment quotas and offer more choice. FILE PHOTO: A Toyota logo is displayed at the 89th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland,… Continue reading China considers limited support for petrol-electric hybrids in boon for Toyota, Honda

A Ford-VW alliance with Argo could redraw self-driving sector

DETROIT, July 11 (Reuters) – An expanded alliance between Ford Motor Co and Volkswagen AG that includes a partnership in Ford self-driving unit Argo AI could redraw the balance of power in autonomous vehicles. A Ford-VW collaboration with Argo, the Pittsburgh-based start-up that has spearheaded Ford’s self-driving development since 2017, could help reduce the engineering… Continue reading A Ford-VW alliance with Argo could redraw self-driving sector

Automakers scale back production

Auto assemblers have decided to slow down their production in the current month amid backlog of unsold stocks, slowdown in new booking and on spot sales, substantial hike in vehicle prices and new budgetary measures.Honda Atlas Cars Ltd (HACL) has decided to cease production of vehicles from July 12-21.The government has further dented the auto industry with additional taxes and duties in Budget 2019-20 such as five per cent additional customs duty on imported parts coupled with new rates of FED.

Carmakers’ designs on patents for the future

In 1959 an engineer at Volvo patented a device with the potential to transform driving — the three-point seatbelt. The carmaker then did something extraordinary. Rather than guarding the technology closely and using its innovation to give it a competitive edge, it released the design into the public domain. “Thanks to its decision to share… Continue reading Carmakers’ designs on patents for the future

Honda Global | Investor Relations | IR Library | 2015 Financial Results

FY2015 Financial Results Presentation (Amendment)[PDF : 794KB] * Summary of consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, released on April 28, 2015, recognizing the effects of subsequent events. Please refer to the underlined items of the attached documents for details of the amendment. Go to Source

Honda confirms proposal to cease production at its Swindon factory in 2021

Honda of the UK Manufacturing has today informed associates (employees) that plans to close its Swindon vehicle manufacturing plant, at the end of the current model’s production lifecycle, in 2021, have been confirmed. The plant currently employs circa 3,500 associates. Following a meaningful and robust consultation process, which included contributions from collective consultation groups, the… Continue reading Honda confirms proposal to cease production at its Swindon factory in 2021

HONDA COMMITS TO TOTAL ELECTRIFICATION IN EUROPE BY 2025

05 Mar 2019 ID: 162386 Honda announces ambition to make 100% of its European automobile sales electrified by 2025 Honda e Prototype unveiled, marking the next step in the rollout of Honda’s electrified technology Honda announces the development of an energy management business for Europe Partnerships announced with resource aggregator Moixa and charging specialist Ubitricity… Continue reading HONDA COMMITS TO TOTAL ELECTRIFICATION IN EUROPE BY 2025

Honda Advances its Global Open Innovation Initiative with New VC Partners

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Dec. 5, 2018 – Honda Innovations, the Silicon Valley arm of Honda R&D, aims to foster early-stage startup ecosystems globally with four venture capital (VC) partnerships. These VC partnerships enhance Honda Xcelerator’s tools – direct co-development and partnerships with accelerators and incubators – to support innovators at all stages. Since 2015, Honda Xcelerator… Continue reading Honda Advances its Global Open Innovation Initiative with New VC Partners